romantic comedy
noun
a light and humorous movie, play, etc., whose central plot is a happy love story.
romantic comedies
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pluralof romantic comedy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Classic romantic comedies might have convinced many viewers that these kinds of problems are relegated specifically to heterosexual culture.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
The idea of a 1 euro house has become fodder for reality television, Netflix romantic comedies, and renovation series.
From Slate ● Feb. 1, 2026
“When Harry Met Sally…” was released in 1989 and became one of the most beloved romantic comedies of all time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 15, 2025
After Dutt launched his own film company, he scored back-to-back hits with romantic comedies Aar-Paar and Mr & Mrs 55, both featuring him in lead roles.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2025
The romantic comedies are right about this part.
From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon
